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Snow Mode: one phrase for winter roads

Say “Snow mode” for Chill acceleration, wiper heat, and front and rear defrost together.

Why it’s useful

Slippery roads call for gentler inputs and clear glass. Getting both with one phrase means you will actually use it.

How to set it up

1. Open AutomationsWith the car in Park, open the App Launcher on the touchscreen and tap Automations.
2. Create a new automationTap “Create an automation”.
3. Set the trigger: Voice TriggerUnder Trigger, open Voice and pick Voice Trigger. Set it to: Phrase: “Snow mode”.
4. Action 1: Acceleration ModeTap Add action, open Drive, pick Acceleration Mode and set: Chill.
5. Action 2: Wiper HeatTap Add action, open Climate (HVAC), pick Wiper Heat and set: On.
6. Action 3: Front / Rear DefrostTap Add action, open Climate (HVAC), pick Front / Rear Defrost and set: Front defrost on.
7. Action 4: Front / Rear DefrostTap Add action, open Climate (HVAC), pick Front / Rear Defrost and set: Rear defrost on.
8. Name and saveName it “Snow Mode”, save, and make sure its card is switched on.
9. Test itTrigger it once while parked with the screen on, and check each action happened.

Menu names come from the English strings found in current firmware and may change slightly at launch. There is no way to import automations, so you build each one on the touchscreen. Full walkthrough

Tips

• Some owners also lower regenerative braking on ice. Check what your car offers before adding it.

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